Court stops golf course and airstrip project in Meru Forest

Justice Oguttu Mboya barred the County Government of Meru, the Kenya Forest Service and other respondents from proceeding with the developments until the matter is fully heard...

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The Environment and Land Court in Meru has temporarily halted plans for a State Lodge, airstrip, and golf course in the Upper Imenti Forest. The court issued an injunction pending the determination of a case challenging the project.

The conservatory order restrains the County Government of Meru, the Kenya Forest Service, and others from developing any part of the forest for the proposed facilities.
The case was filed by conservation lobby Rhino Ark Charitable Trust, which argues the project threatens a vital wildlife habitat and water resources.
The court has ordered respondents to file all relevant project documents, including Environmental Impact Assessment Reports, within 14 days.

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